At Kippax Greenfield Primary School, we give our children the highest level of education providing them with the knowledge and skills to be independent, responsible, well rounded individuals. We empower them with a thirst for learning and great aspirations for their future lives; with the knowledge that they can make a real difference in our world.Our vision is underpinned by our work as a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, the key driver of which is our school value of respect; respect for ourselves, for others and for the environment.

We currently hold Level 1 UNICEFs Rights Respecting School Award and are working towards Gold Award.

Kippax Greenfield Primary School is part of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership. This is a multi-academy trust in outer east Leeds. Our schools have been working together for many years, and are committed to achieving the best for all of our children and young people through co-operation, openness and trust.

PE and sporting activites

Physical Education provides a vital contribution to a pupil’s physical development and well-being. A broad and balanced physical education curriculum, experienced in a safe and supportive environment, provides for pupils’ increasing self-confidence in their ability to control themselves and their bodies within a variety of movement situations.

We work closely with the Healthy School Ambassadors to ensure that through our physical education provision, we meet articles 12, 23, 24 and 29 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. We as a school community have a commitment to promote equality. Therefore, an equality impact assessment has been undertaken and we believe this policy is in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Aims

At Kippax Greenfield Primary School, our mission statement for PE is as follows:

Pupils in key stages 1 and 2 have the right to two hours of high quality PE timetabled per week through which we develop the five areas of activity, as set out in the National Curriculum: dance, games, gymnastics, athletics and outdoor and adventurous activities. From 2019 children in Year 5 will also take part in weekly swimming sessions. Children in early years receive one hour of whole class directed PE alongside daily outdoor provision.

Year 4 pupils take part in an over night camping experience and Year 6 pupils go on a residential activity week, where they take part in many specialist outdoor and adventurous activities. Pupils also have the opportunity to complete their bikeability training. All children are provided with the opportunity to attend a variety of after-school clubs and represent the school at a competitive level.

To ensure that all pupils:

Develop competence in a broad range of physical activities with opportunities to excel

Are physically active for sustained periods of time

Engage in competitive sports and activities

Lead healthy, active lives

Develop an ability to work independently and to display positive sporting behaviour

Develop a broad base of knowledge, skills and understanding of movement

Are encouraged to give their creative and expressive abilities physical form

During 2017-18 Kippax Greenfield Primary School received £17570 of PE and sporting activity funding. We contributed £4440 to the Brigshaw Learning Partnership MAT for joint PE and sporting provision. The provision and effect of the funding our outlined in the following reports:

19 out of 26 children can swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres23 out of 26 children can use a range of strokes effectively24 out of 26 children can perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations